Gutian County Travel, Ningde City, Fujian Province
Gutian County, Ningde City, Fujian Province — a pearl of landscapes in Eastern Fujian, a place named after the lake, featuring unique scenic spots such as Cuiping Lake, Linshui Palace, and Shanyang Ancient Town. Experience the perfect integration of lake and mountain scenery with cultural heritage in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Lake and Cultural Tour in Gutian County
Boating on the lake to view islands, exploring ancient palaces, tracing footprints in ancient towns, and singing on the grassland
Morning: Cruise on Cuiping Lake to admire the lake and island wonders; Afternoon: Visit Linshui Palace to experience folk culture; Evening: Taste Gutian's delicacies and enjoy the night view of the urban area.
- Hotels in Gutian urban area
- Homestays around Cuiping Lake
- Inns near Linshui Palace
- Gutian Tremella Soup
- Pinghu Tofu Skin
- Gutian Taro Dumplings
- Cured Rabbit Meat
- Guobian Hu (Pot Side Paste)
- Boats are required for visiting Cuiping Lake, it is recommended to buy a combined ticket in advance
- Linshui Palace is a religious site, please abide by relevant etiquette
- The lake area is windy, remember to bring a light coat
- Respect local folk culture and religious beliefs
Morning: Stroll through Shanyang Ancient Town to explore historical relics; Afternoon: Visit Baixi Grassland to experience grassland scenery; Evening: Climb Qianlai Mountain to enjoy the mountain twilight.
- There are shuttle buses from Gutian urban area to major scenic spots
- Cuiping Lake can be reached by ring lake bus or taxi
- Shanyang Ancient Town requires taking township shuttle buses
- The driving time between scenic spots is about 40-60 minutes
- Cuiping Lake: ¥70 (including boat ticket)
- Linshui Palace: ¥20
- Shanyang Ancient Town: Free
- Baixi Grassland: Free
- Qianlai Mountain: ¥40
- You can visit key buildings such as Yu's Ancestral Hall in Shanyang Ancient Town
- The scenery of Baixi Grassland changes with seasons, summer is the best
- The flowering period of Qianlai Mountain is in spring, it is recommended to check in advance
- Recommended souvenirs: Gutian tremella, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo woven crafts
Must-Try Foods in Gutian County
Gutian Tremella Soup
A special dessert in Gutian, made with local specialty tremella as the main raw material, stewed with red dates, wolfberry, etc. It has a smooth and tender taste, rich nutrition, and is a famous tonic.
Pinghu Tofu Skin
A special food in Pinghu Town, Gutian, made from high-quality soybeans. It is as thin as cicada's wings, golden in color, rich in protein, and can be cooked in various ways such as stir-frying, boiling, and stewing.
Gutian Taro Dumplings
A traditional snack in Gutian, made with taro and starch as the skin, wrapped with pork filling. It has a unique shape, flexible taste and delicious flavor, and is a must-have food for festivals.
Cured Rabbit Meat
A traditional folk food in Gutian, made from local rabbit meat through marinating, drying and other processes. It has firm meat quality and rich flavor, and is an excellent side dish for drinking.
- Spring (March-May): The flower sea of Qianlai Mountain is in full bloom, suitable for flower viewing
- Summer (June-August): Summer resort at Cuiping Lake, Baixi Grassland has the best scenery
- Autumn (September-November): Cool climate, suitable for ancient town tours and mountain climbing
- Winter (December-February): Can taste special foods such as cured meat, with fewer tourists
- Gutian Tremella Soup
- Pinghu Tofu Skin
- Gutian Taro Dumplings
- Cured Rabbit Meat
- Guobian Hu (Pot Side Paste)
- Tickets: About ¥130-150
- Accommodation: ¥90-280 per night
- Catering: ¥50-90 per day
- Transportation: ¥40-70
- Total: ¥260-550
- How to get to Gutian County? → There are high-speed trains directly to Gutian North Station, and bus connections in the urban area
- Is Cuiping Lake suitable for taking kids? → Yes, you can experience boat trips and island entertainment
- What folk activities are there in Linshui Palace? → There is a large-scale sacrificial activity on the 15th day of the first lunar month every year
- What special souvenirs are there in Gutian? → Gutian tremella, shiitake mushrooms, Pinghu tofu skin